Royal Horticultural Halls sees ergonomics show launch

The Royal Horticultural Halls will host the launch of the new Workplace Ergonomics and Productivity (WEP) expo on 26 and 27 October this year.

Organised by the Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (IEHF), WEP and its 16-speaker conference element will deal with all aspects of workplace ergonomics, occupational health, HR, facilities management and health and safety.

According to IEHF conference manager Sue Hull, members approached the institute claiming their sector had no dedicated exhibition. Although some of them exhibited at ASP Events’ Safety and Health Expo at The NEC (17 to 19 May 2011), the members claimed it had lost its focus on ergonomics.

“We are trying to get across the fact that ergonomics can bring a lot to the science of workplace productivity,” said Hull.

WEP hopes to have about 40 exhibitors including internationals and 1,000 visitors.

“It’s really about the people who are selling the ergonomics-type products,” she said.